EuroStars: Can anyone stop Thomas Muller?

A look at the tournament's biggest names

It’s almost time to get the wallchart out and start filling in the results and the group tables, with the summer’s European Championships in France almost upon us. That means of course, we’re ready for another festival of the continent’s best and brightest talents.

We love the big tournaments, and this year promises to be a belter as Europe’s best nations go head-to-head.

With 24 teams instead of 16, there’ll be more avenues to explore than ever before, as established sides face up to tournament debutants.

We’re continuing to run the rule over the summer’s expectant headline-grabbers, and today’s EuroStar is a man known to be an absolute fiend to defend against…

Name: Thomas Muller

D.O.B: 13 September 1989

Country: Germany

Club: Bayern Munich

The Big Stat: Arrives at the Euros following his most successful season yet with 20 Bundesliga goals

Prize Asset: Attacking flexibility and movement is a tactical dream for his managers.

International Pedigree: 31 goals in 70 appearances including nine at World Cups and nine in qualifying

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